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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (30 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 123. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) cannot receive a payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59583/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Apprenticeship Programmes (30 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 152. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports available to applicants for apprenticeships with learning difficulties; the types of supports available; if these are provided by SOLAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59702/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 168. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the Covid-19 bonus payment for a person (details supplied); the reason the payment has not been received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59581/22]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank everyone for being here today for this momentous occasion. As everyone knows, we have never had a committee meeting in the Seanad before. The Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, Senator Mark Daly, very kindly offered us this space because of the importance of the topic we are discussing but also as part of the commemoration celebrations of Seanad 100. I thank the Cathaoirleach for...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Is the Cathaoirleach of the Seanad not wonderful, with the history he knows of the place and how he can so easily transport it to the subject we are discussing today? It is true that the reason for this meeting is that we believe in truth and transparency and the important role the media play in our democracy. We are passionate about that and will do whatever we can to support media...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Mr. Byrne is doing great.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Byrne. He has made many invaluable points that my colleagues will want to extrapolate on. We will go through all of our speakers first and then give time to committee members for questions.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Mr. Byrne was very good at sticking to time and set a very good precedent for everyone else.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome Mr. Purcell of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, IBI, and invite him to give his opening statement.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Purcell. He has given us some stark reminders of where we are at in terms of funding and the sustainability and long-term future of the sector. I now invite Mr. McManamy from Clare FM to give his opening statement.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I have no doubt that presentation will inspire some good questions from my colleagues. At this point I will take a moment to welcome Senator Carrigy, Deputy Griffin and the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, who have joined us. I call on Dr. Dawn Wheatley to address the committee on behalf of the DCU institute for future media democracy and society.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: What a lovely note to finish on. The future is still bright despite our challenges. I thank Dr. Wheatley for that. I will now invite Mr. Finnan from Dublin Digital Radio to deliver his opening statement.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Finnan. I am sure his statement will inspire a lot of questions when we get to that point. I call on Mr. Dooley of the National Union of Journalists, NUJ. It has been a long time since we have heard from him, perhaps three weeks ago. He is very welcome back and we look forward to hearing what he has to say.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: That is an exaggeration Mr. Dooley.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Mr. Dooley is always very inspiring when he gives his presentations so I thank him for being with us today. I invite Mr. Bob Hughes to address the committee on behalf of Local Ireland.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Hughes. There are some very practical suggestions in there and we will come back to them. I call Mr. Colm O'Reilly on behalf of NewsBrands Ireland.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. O'Reilly for that insight. We will move to questions from members. I remind colleagues they have seven minutes. If witnesses who have not spoken feel they have something to add in response to the questions, they should raise their hands. We will give them time and space to reply if we can.